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Become an AER leader – 2019 AER elections!

13 December, 2018 By Editor

Being a political organisation, AER only thrives because of the involvement of its members. Some members take the opportunity to go the extra mile by endorsing political mandates within AER ... Read More

New rules, new roles for governments in a Sharing Economy

11 December, 2018 By Editor

The Sharing Economy is disrupting not only transports and tourism, it may soon drastically change the way we envision public services, raising new questions for policymakers. On 4 December 2018 ... Read More

Call from EEA and Norway Grants on social dialogue and decent work now open

10 December, 2018 By Editor

EEA and Norway Grants 2014-2021 has released a new call for projects under their Social Dialogue – Decent Work Programme. Funding will be made available for projects favouring better working ... Read More

AER discusses food sustainability and governance in the digital age

10 December, 2018 By Editor

On the occasion of the elaboration of the AER Committee 1 work programme for 2018-2019, members decided to develop activities around quality food, short supply chains and sustainable development. In ... Read More

Inspiring debates at the YRN Autumn Plenary in Cascais 2018!

3 December, 2018 By Editor

From 16 to 18 November 2018, the YRN had the great pleasure to celebrate its Autumn Plenary Meeting in the framework of the 2018 Cascais: European Youth Capital. The event brought ... Read More

Bureau Meeting in Gelderland: highlights and takeaways

23 November, 2018 By Editor

Bureau members discuss about migration, diversity and inclusion and adopt AER Manifesto on European Elections 2019 and positions on future cohesion policy and social innovation A Regional Debate: Migration, ... Read More

Build partnerships for sustainable cities around the world with EU funding

12 November, 2018 By Editor

Do you think global development initiatives can only be pursued by national or European authorities? Think again. Local authorities are encouraged to work together for sustainable development under the call “Partnerships ... Read More

All eyes on Education & Training at Sharing Economy event

6 November, 2018 By Editor

The world is changing and so is business. These developments are reshaping the future of education. Updating teaching materials to keep them relevant for students is no longer enough, a ... Read More

Are you a Silver Economy tech innovator? Get funding for testing!

12 October, 2018 By Editor

Though AER and its consortium partners have wrapped up work on the SEED project, opportunities for those innovating in the Silver Economy abound. The Activage project, funded by Horizon2020, is looking for ... Read More

AER at Smart City Expo World Congress, Barcelona

9 October, 2018 By Editor

AER is organising a mutual learning event focused on food, in partnership with Smart City Expo World Congress. This event, which was announced at the Committee 1 Plenary meeting in ... Read More

Looking for partners? Sakarya Municipality (TR) is ready to join a cultural landscape project!

8 October, 2018 By Editor

Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality (TR), member of AER, is looking for projects to join as a partner within the call “HORIZON 2020 SC5-20-2019: Transforming historic urban areas and/or cultural landscapes into ... Read More

A new exchange programme for civil servants

8 October, 2018 By Editor

On the occasion of the Autumn 2018 Plenaries in Vojvodina, Committee 3 President Radimir Čačić announced the launch of a new exchange programme for civil servants. This programme will be hosted at ... Read More

Need funds? Answer Interreg Alpine Space’s 4th call for project proposals

3 October, 2018 By Editor

We have good news for Alpine regions looking for access to project funding. Interreg Alpine Space has opened its fourth call for proposals. Eligible public and private organisations must belong ... Read More

SEED comes to successful conclusion with Silver Economy Awards handover

28 September, 2018 By Editor

After two years of dedicated work, the SEED project—‘Supporting the recognition of the Silver Economy in Europe in the Digital era’—has met its objectives and is wrapping up its activities. ... Read More

Regional representatives gather in Vojvodina, Serbia

25 September, 2018 By Editor

The AER travelled to Vojvodina, Serbia for its Autumn Plenary from 25 – 27 September 2018. A detailed recap of all the meetings that took place is available below. The key ... Read More